Discover senior database administrator jobs with organizations seeking experienced professionals to manage, secure, and optimize critical data systems. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles across enterprise IT, financial services, healthcare, technology, and other data-driven industries.
Senior database administrators oversee the availability, performance, and security of an organization’s databases. They may design database environments, manage installations and upgrades, monitor systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and establish backup and recovery processes. In senior positions, they often set standards, guide database strategy, and mentor administrators and engineering teams.
Employers commonly seek substantial database administration experience and expertise with platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL. Familiarity with cloud database services, data modeling, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, access controls, and scripting can also be valuable. Clear communication and the ability to coordinate with application, infrastructure, security, and business teams are important in senior roles.
Senior database administrator openings vary by employer and technology environment. Some roles focus on cloud migration and platform architecture, while others emphasize operational reliability, compliance, or large-scale performance optimization. Browse senior DBA opportunities on Ladders to find positions that fit your experience, technical strengths, and career goals.
Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Drive product innovation by managing a prioritized backlog, translating strategies into actionable requirements, and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance organization...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Help us shape innovative Human Capital products by leading Agile teams, translating strategies into actionable requirements, and driving value for clients through effective product management and coll...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Lead the development of innovative Human Capital products by translating strategies and user feedback into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to enhance product delivery and create valu...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Consultant, Product Manager, driving product strategy and delivery for Human Capital offerings. Collaborate across teams to translate user feedback into actionable re...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Unlock potential by leading product management initiatives that drive Human Capital solutions. Collaborate across teams to translate strategies into actionable requirements, ensuring delivery of impac...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Champion innovative product solutions by translating strategy into actionable requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Human Capital offerings, ensuring value delivery for clie...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Take ownership of product strategy and delivery for Human Capital offerings. Collaborate across teams to translate user feedback into actionable requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals an...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Elevate product management by owning the backlog, translating strategy into actionable requirements, and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance Human Capital offerings...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Drive product innovation by managing the backlog and translating strategies into actionable requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance Human Capi...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Unlock the potential of Human Capital products by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. As a Senior Consultant, you'll drive product strategy, manage backlogs, and ensure ali...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Help us deliver innovative Human Capital products by leading cross-functional teams, managing product backlogs, and translating user needs into actionable strategies that drive value for clients and s...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Engage in shaping innovative Human Capital products as a Senior Consultant, driving product strategy and delivery. Collaborate across teams to translate user needs into actionable requirements, ensuri...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Unlock potential by leading product management initiatives that drive Human Capital solutions. Collaborate across teams to translate strategies into actionable requirements, ensuring delivery of impac...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Champion innovative product solutions by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Human Capital offerings. Drive product strategy, manage backlogs, and ensure delivery excellence while creating value...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Transform product management by owning the backlog, translating strategy into actionable requirements, and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance human capital offering...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Shape and deliver innovative Human Capital products by translating strategies and user feedback into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to enhance product value and drive successful out...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Lead the charge in shaping innovative Human Capital products. As a Senior Consultant, you'll drive product strategy, manage backlogs, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that e...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Unlock potential by leading product management initiatives that drive Human Capital solutions. Collaborate across teams to translate strategies into actionable requirements, ensuring delivery of impac...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Transform product management by owning the backlog and driving delivery for Human Capital solutions. Collaborate across teams to translate strategy into actionable requirements, ensuring value creatio...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Advance your career by leading product management initiatives that drive innovation and enhance Human Capital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategies into actionable...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by transforming health plan data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful analyses and dashboards that drive decision-making for our cust...
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Senior Software Engineer | C5 SW Architect
$157K - $174K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of combat vehicle software. Lead architectural efforts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop mission-critical applications, ensuring robust integ...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive strategic planning and policy support for international military operations, focusing on cyberspace initiatives and engagement strategies. Leverage extensive experience to advise on tactical and...
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Principal Database Analyst (Ellsworth AFB)
$84K - $127K *
Manage and enhance database operations, ensuring security and performance. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative solutions and maintain integrity controls while contributing to policy formulati...
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Principal Data Center Infrastructure / Low Voltage & Cabling SME
$102K - $209K *
Advance critical low-voltage infrastructure and controls integration by leading teams, ensuring installation quality, and driving operational readiness across multiple sites. Collaborate with vendors...
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What does a senior database administrator do?
A senior database administrator manages and improves database systems, including their performance, availability, security, backup, and recovery. Senior DBAs may also shape database architecture, lead technical projects, and mentor colleagues.
What qualifications are common for senior database administrator jobs?
Employers typically look for extensive database administration experience, knowledge of one or more database platforms, and skills in performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, and high availability. Cloud database experience and scripting skills may also be useful.
Which database platforms should a senior DBA know?
Requirements depend on the employer. Common platforms include Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, along with cloud services such as Amazon RDS, Azure SQL, and Google Cloud databases.
Do senior database administrator jobs pay $100,000 or more?
Many senior DBA roles meet or exceed $100,000, though compensation varies based on location, experience, industry, platform expertise, and the scope of the position. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Where can I find senior database administrator jobs?
Browse senior database administrator listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify roles aligned with your background and career goals.